FWYO NEWS

We're thrilled to welcome Carly Addison as the new conductor of the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra's Junior String Orchestra (JSO) beginning Fall 2026! Mrs. Addison brings a wealth of experience as an orchestra educator, conductor, and advocate for inclusive music education. Throughout her distinguished career, she has served as an orchestra director at Wylie ISD, Irving High School, Austin Middle School, and Little Rock Central High School. Under her leadership, her students hav

Eighty-one graduating seniors earn more than $3 million in college scholarships. As the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra closes another remarkable season, we are proud to celebrate our graduating Class of 2026—81 talented young musicians whose dedication, leadership, and achievements have left a lasting mark on our organization. Collectively, this year's graduates have earned more than $3 million in college scholarships and will continue their education at universities across the c